WHAT’S ON TODAY

Aikido is a martial art created in the 1920s by Morihei Ueshiba, a
master in traditional Japanese martial arts. Aikido is a path which
aspires to the unity of mankind, the unification of the self with the
universe, the union of Spirit and Matter. Seen as such, and in the
perspective of the integral development of the being as
emphasized by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, it is no wonder that
Aikido has always been greatly valued in Auroville and introduced
since the very early years. Both children and adults can enjoy and
benefit from its complete practice. There are no competitions in
Aikido. On the self-defense aspect of it, an aggressor's attack may
be stopped without harming or injuring him/her.
The AV Aikido group welcomes new practitioners, Youth and Adult
students, and the ones who would like to revive an old
(abandoned) practice!
Adult classes:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 6 - 7:30am, early morning.
Beginners are most welcome. Girls and women are especially
called to join us.
Children/ young students:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 - 5pm
For the time being no Saturday 9 - 10am class are offered.
Contact us for more info and registration: write to
budokan@auroville.org.in or WA 8300643963 Philippe G. or call
9952812843 N. Murugan.
Cristo, Surya, Murugan, Rita and Philippe
for Auroville Aikido

Regular *Kalaripayatt* classes every morning at Beautiful TaraMangalam.

*Beginners: 7:00 to 8:00 AM*

*Intermediate/Advanced: 7:00 to 8:30 AM*

*Both Weekday and Weekend batches available with discounts for Aurovillians, Volunteers, Students, and residents of the Bio Region.*

We at Urban Kalari offer classes for practitioners of all levels with focus on Meithāri and Verumkai, The first (foundational) and last chambers of Kalaripayatt.

We believe in understanding the current pace and rhythm of your body and moving with it, instead of hurrying up with or going too slow by having the same pace and rhythm for all.

*Style*:
*Kadathanadan Kalari*
Vadakkan Shyli
(One of the Northern Styles)

Tradition: Pillathāngi

*First drop-in trial class at ₹101/-*

*For more details and/or to register, please call/whatsapp us on:
+919482069553*

Thanks and have a great day.

🤍🙏🏼🖤

Regular *Kalaripayatt* classes every morning at Beautiful TaraMangalam.

*Beginners: 7:00 to 8:00 AM*

*Intermediate/Advanced: 7:00 to 8:30 AM*

*Both Weekday and Weekend batches available with discounts for Aurovillians, Volunteers, Students, and residents of the Bio Region.*

We at Urban Kalari offer classes for practitioners of all levels with focus on Meithāri and Verumkai, The first (foundational) and last chambers of Kalaripayatt.

We believe in understanding the current pace and rhythm of your body and moving with it, instead of hurrying up with or going too slow by having the same pace and rhythm for all.

*Style*:
*Kadathanadan Kalari*
Vadakkan Shyli
(One of the Northern Styles)

Tradition: Pillathāngi

*First drop-in trial class at ₹101/-*

*For more details and/or to register, please call/whatsapp us on:
+919482069553*

Thanks and have a great day.

🤍🙏🏼🖤

Schedule of classes after 24th August
Every day except Sundays.
Mondays and Saturdays: 7.30-9.30
Tuesdays to Fridays: 7.30-9
Upcoming: no classes from 19th to 26th October 2026, regular classes resume from 27th October 2026
Special class on 26th October, 2026, 3-6PM open to all

Opening Friday 6th November, 2006 4:00 - 5:30PM, on view until 24th November

Exhibition timings: Daily, except Sundays and holidays  8:00AM - 12:30PM, 2:00 - 5:30PM

Center for Research Education Experience in Visual Art
Art activities in 2026

Open studio
• Every day, 9am—5pm except workshops timings.
You are welcome to open studio to explore your art.

For more info contact:
Sathya +91 9486145072, creeva@auroville.org.in
Sathya for CREEVA, Creativity

Art work by Gagan Saxena, Praveen Kannanur (Progress)

Opening on 31st October at 4:30PM

From 2nd November, 2026 through 11th November, 2026, 9am - 5pm

German photography pioneer
Karl Blossfeldt (1865–1932)
photographed plants so beautifully,
and with such originality,
that his work transcends the
medium itself. Over more than
30 years, he took thousands
of photographs, revealing a
formally rigorous talent whose
precision and dedication
bridge the XIX and XX century
worlds of image-making and
bring a distinctly sculptural aspect
to a firmly two-dimensional
art form.

Beautifully but starkly composed against plain cardboard
backgrounds, Blossfeldt’s images, relying on a northern
light for their sense of volume, reveal nothing of the man
but everything of themselves. They are still lifes, piercingly
final statements on their subject, and have endured owing
to their aesthetics and the ongoing fascination of students
and photographers. Like their maker, they are quietly and
lastingly effective.
Franz

Every Tuesdays
Contact: 9489147202
www.integralyoga-auroville.com

20 Years of SHILPATARU

Friday 30th October, 6:30PM | Group Show
Inauguration by Chief Guest Shri Vignesh Kannan, MLA, Raj Bhavan constituency

Artists:
Alexraj.S |Antra Sinha | Anna Morozova | Danasegar.S | Gayathry.D | Giribala Tripathy | Gubendhiran.K | Keiko Mima | Kirti Chandak | Nele Martins | Padmanabhan.T | Ramkumar.A | Rajkumar Stabathy | Robi Ganguly | Santhi Siri | P.Saravanan | Tiroumale.D | Vengatesh.K | Vishwajyoti Morhhoff

Exhibition continues up to 30th November

Join us for a creative watercolor painting session focused on birds at Mriya Arts Studio, Auroville. Whether you are a beginner or an art enthusiast, come enjoy a relaxing morning of painting and creativity.

Venue: Mriya Arts Studio, below Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Auroville.

For registration, WhatsApp Rekha at +91 77289 77736 

contact Savitri (+91) 8940477667

Tuesdays 
10:30 - 11:15  Body conditioning 
11:15 - 12 am  Modern Dance Classes

Thursdays

07:30 - 08:15  Body conditioning 
08:15 - 9 am  Modern Dance Classes

A deep dive into Sri Aurobindo's writing on Pranashakti/Life Force from the Record of Yoga.

Dear Friends,

Our exploration with *Richard Hartz* on Vital Education through _Sri Aurobindo's_ works continues tomorrow, as we come closer to the Light within. ✨

Please arrive on time, as we will begin promptly at *11:00 am*.

Looking forward to seeing you! 🪔

Opening Friday 6th November, 2006 4:00 - 5:30PM, on view until 24th November

Exhibition timings: Daily, except Sundays and holidays  8:00AM - 12:30PM, 2:00 - 5:30PM

A fun and welcoming space for children aged 6–8 to explore their creativity, imagination, and self-expression!

Through drawing, cutting, gluing, crafting, and experimenting with different materials, children will develop their fine motor skills while bringing their own ideas to life.

✨ What makes these classes special?

We believe there are no mistakes in art! Every child's ideas are valued, and each child is encouraged to explore, experiment, and create with confidence.

Alongside guided activities, children will have the freedom to come up with their own projects, with plenty of encouragement, support, and help from the teacher.

Our mixed-age group also gives children a lovely opportunity to learn from one another, with older children helping younger ones, and younger children finding inspiration in their older friends. It's a natural way to develop communication skills, kindness, and cooperation.

And most importantly, we hope to have lots of fun creating together! 💛

🗓 Every Tuesday, 3–4 PM

📍 Mriya Arts Studio, Bharat Nivas, Auroville

💬 To join or find out more, contact Lena on WhatsApp: +91 6382215728

AV and volunteers: 200/- per class
Guests: 350/- per class

🌸 Monthly subscription option

After attending a trial class, you can choose a monthly package of 4 classes at a discounted rate:

• Auroville volunteers: ₹ 600 for 4 classes (₹150 per class)

• Guests: ₹1,200 for 4 classes (₹300 per class)

Open to all kids from 7-year olds!
Beginners are most WELCOME!

Monday - Friday: 3:50-4:50pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9-10AM

Mail: budokan@uroville.org.in
Phillippe: +91 83006 43963
Michael: +33 622 053 932
Murugan: +91 99528 12843

Garba Immersive
Tuesdays 4-6pm

Movement, rhythm, music, sound, singing and what emerges
from a collective will all be ours to experience and live.
If you have always wanted to soak onto one of the biggest
and liveliest festivals in the world—now is the time 🙂

• For more details:
8870730567, WA message only. 
Megha

Movement for Health & Clarity.
400 Rs. for guests
300 Rs. for Verite guests
200 Rs. for volunteers (Savi ID)

Fees:
Rs.350/- for guests
Rs.150/- for volunteers

Drop-in 15min prior to register

Hello dear creative friends, I'm reopening the sketching space in Gelato Factory 🌸 come and join us today evening to sketch and share about our creative process. The idea is to create a community of people passionate about art, sketching, painting... ✨🎨🌈 

No experience required! Bring your pen/pencil & paper (or use our material)

See you tomorrow at Gelato! I'll be holding the space from around 5 to 8, you can join anytime, even for just 20 minutes. But you're welcome to give time to your art process!

We are looking for models! Interested in modeling for other projects? Contact Claire: +33 626176886

Claire 🌸

Aikido Youth Regular Class
Monday - Friday; 5-6PM
Saturday: 10-11AM

Weapons class:
Saturday: 8-9AM

Please come 10 min. earlier

Mail: budokan@uroville.org.in
Phillippe: +91 83006 43963
Michael: +33 622 053 932

(children welcome on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 6am-7.30am

Join us for classes for teens and adults (15 yrs and above)
Intermediate : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - 5.15 PM -
Dehashakti
Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday - 6.00 PM- Dehashakti
Contact: 7598446327
Let us know if you would like more information.

A movement practice for women, rooted on bellydance, body awareness and the exploration of movement from within.— exploring the hips, pelvis and spine through movement, rhythm and feminine expression.

Learn bellydance movements, develop fluidity and discover new ways of moving, beyond steps and technique.

Tuesdays · 6 PM
Cantos Social House · Pondicherry

Open to beginners and all levels.

For details & registration message +59892141363

Open to Beginners and All levels
No partner required

Salsa: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00-7:00PM Beginners + Open Level

Bachata: Tuesdays: 7:00 - 8:00PM Beginners + Open level
                 Thursdays: 7:00 - 8:00PM Improvers level only

More info: 9514095040

Join us for classes for teens and adults (15 yrs and above)
Intermediate : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - 5.15 PM -
Dehashakti
Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday - 6.00 PM- Dehashakti
Contact: 7598446327
Let us know if you would like more information.

Please bring your dance shoes/socks & water.
Registration before coming: +91 8637633696

with Mani
Insta: Bakisata-dance

Finally it's here!

Today

*The Power of Now* , reading and meditation circle at Auroville Library, 6.30pm. Step in for a collective study and solution to your day to day life challenges and struggles

See you

Connect @ Deb - 7678208825 to register

*9 days to go*

" *The Power of Now* / book reading and meditation circle". The door to truth and immense possibilities is open, we are simply not looking at it.

Stay logged in and Join me on this transformative journey 🐦‍🔥

*Starts 20 oct*
Auroville Library
every Tuesday 6.30 to 7.30pm

DM me. Ciao xx

Discover the beauty of Tango—a dance of
connection, rhythm, and emotion. Move with
grace, balance, and awareness in a joyful
and welcoming space. Let’s share the magic
of Tango, connect through music, and grow
together in movement and harmony.

• Please register before coming (registration only).
• Bring your socks and water bottle.

8637633696, Mani

Begin Your Tango Journey in Auroville

Discover the beauty, connection, and rhythm of Argentine Tango. Perfect for absolute beginners and regular dancers alike!

No partner required (we rotate in class)
Drop-ins welcome
Beginner friendly
Limited spots to ensure personal guidance

🗓 WEEKLY SCHEDULE
TUESDAY:
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM → Tango Flow & Connection
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM → Tango Musical Expression
(New batch starts the 1st Tuesday of every month)

THURSDAY:
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM → Tango Connection Practica & Social Dance
📍 Venue: CRIPA Hall, Auroville
👤 Facilitated by: Mani
🔴 Pre-registration is required before attending. Please register early so we can balance the group!

👉 To Book Your Spot:
📞 WhatsApp / Call: 8637633696
📸 Instagram: @bakisata_dance

Open to Beginners and All levels
No partner required

Salsa: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00-7:00PM Beginners + Open Level

Bachata: Tuesdays: 7:00 - 8:00PM Beginners + Open level
                 Thursdays: 7:00 - 8:00PM Improvers level only

More info: 9514095040

Begin Your Tango Journey in Auroville

Discover the beauty, connection, and rhythm of Argentine Tango. Perfect for absolute beginners and regular dancers alike!

No partner required (we rotate in class)
Drop-ins welcome
Beginner friendly
Limited spots to ensure personal guidance

🗓 WEEKLY SCHEDULE
TUESDAY:
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM → Tango Flow & Connection
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM → Tango Musical Expression
(New batch starts the 1st Tuesday of every month)

THURSDAY:
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM → Tango Connection Practica & Social Dance
📍 Venue: CRIPA Hall, Auroville
👤 Facilitated by: Mani
🔴 Pre-registration is required before attending. Please register early so we can balance the group!

👉 To Book Your Spot:
📞 WhatsApp / Call: 8637633696
📸 Instagram: @bakisata_dance